Cleaning tablets are not only used in the dishwasher. From the washing machine to your walls to your plumbing, discover the multiple uses of these tablets that have become essential for the daily cleaning of everything at home.
Given that they’re made with ingredients that fight grease, remove stains, and destroy bacteria, it’s no surprise that they can be distracted from their true purpose. Here are six unexpected uses for dishwashing tablets. You’ll get hooked, we guarantee it!
What are the unexpected uses of dishwashing tablets?
Did you know that you can use dishwasher tablets in many places other than your dishwasher? Well, it turns out you didn’t know about the little-known uses of these compact cleaning products all along.
Dishwasher tabs. Source: spm
- Whiten the toilet bowl with a dishwashing tablet
There are thousands of products made specifically for cleaning toilets, but instead of spending your money on expensive products, simply throw a dishwasher tablet into the toilet bowl , let it dissolve, and use a scrub brush. For best results, pour hot water and leave for about 30 minutes. Then flush the toilet to get a sparkling clean bowl.
Clean the toilet bowl. Source: spm
- Wash the washing machine drum with a dishwashing tablet
If you think that your washing machine drum is clean just because you regularly wash your clothes in it, think again because the truth is completely different: over time, dirt and mold accumulate and clog your device. Keep your washing machine running at full speed with just one dishwasher tablet. Your washing machine will be free of dirt and smell clean.
Clean the washing machine. Source: spm
- Remove chalk and marker marks from walls and floors with a dishwasher tablet
In a bucket filled with hot water, throw a dishwasher tablet and give it time to dissolve. Then moisten a sponge with the solution and wipe the scribbled areas. If a stain is particularly stubborn, take a piece of the tablet from the bottom of the bucket and apply it directly to the area to be treated.
Child doodles on a wall. Source: spm
- Disinfect trash cans with a dishwasher tablet
If your trash can still smells bad even after it’s been emptied, it’s time for a thorough cleaning. To do this, fill it with hot water, add a dishwasher tablet and let it sit for an hour or two. If necessary, rub out the stains and rinse thoroughly with running water.
Clean the trash can. Source: spm
- Remove coffee and tea stains from glasses with a dishwasher tablet
If the same cups are used many times to drink coffee or tea, they will always become stained. Instead of storing them in the back of the cupboard and never using them, place them in a large container of hot water, add a dishwasher tablet and let them soak for a few hours before rinsing with water.
Coffee stains. Source: spm
- Thoroughly deodorize and clean cat litter with a dishwasher tablet
You’ll probably like this last tip if you’re an ailurophile. No matter how often you change your cat’s litter box, the ammonia smell that burns your nostrils always finds a way to spread to wherever your cat relieves itself. To solve this problem, empty the litter box once a week, fill it with hot water, place a dishwasher tablet in it, and let it soak overnight before rinsing it.
These miraculous little tablets can be very effective at deep cleaning many areas of your home. Don’t hesitate to use it, it will save you time and money.